Episodes

  • CNN Inside Politics: Trump & Putin, Face to Face

    CNN Inside Politics: Trump & Putin, Face to Face
    Aug 15 2025
    Jake Tapper steers the Inside Politics ship today live from Anchorage, where President Trump is scheduled to touch down for his historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump will try to end the Russia-Ukraine war he vowed to end within the first 24 hours of his second term. Today will be their very first face- to-face meeting in more than six years, and potentially the most consequential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • CNN Political Briefing: What Trump and Putin Want Out of Their Summit

    CNN Political Briefing: What Trump and Putin Want Out of Their Summit
    Aug 15 2025
    Former national intelligence officer and Russia expert Angela Stent breaks down what President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin want out of their summit—and why it's about more than Ukraine. Plus, she shares why she’s unsure whether Trump will be able to parse Putin’s true intentions after the meeting. This episode was Produced by Emily Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Managing Expectations

    CNN Inside Politics: Managing Expectations
    Aug 14 2025
    First: The White House and the Kremlin are gearing up for what could be a defining moment in global diplomacy, as both President Trump and Putin get a head start on tomorrow's psychological chess with new public comments this morning. Plus: President Trump is ramping up his federal police takeover of Washington DC, putting more national guardsmen on duty and expanding the mission to round the clock enforcement. And: Two political titans of the Obama years join us for a strategy session on the question plaguing their party: What is the Democrat's path back to power? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Trump Spews at Kennedy Center

    CNN Inside Politics: Trump Spews at Kennedy Center
    Aug 13 2025
    We begin today's show during another lengthy, wide-ranging press conference by President Trump, this one coming after he announced the latest Kennedy Center honorees and revealed that he will host the awards. Our in-depth analysis of his comments begins with CNN's Kristen Holmes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Capitol Crime Busters

    CNN Inside Politics: Capitol Crime Busters
    Aug 12 2025
    First: President Trump says his unprecedented takeover of the Washington, DC police could extend to other cities across the country. But is the new White House push. about public protection or political posturing? Or maybe both? Plus: The Texas House just failed to meet a quorum for the fifth time in a row as the Republican governor warns redistricting is inevitable. And: The president picks a MAGA loyalist to run the nation's most important economic statistics agency, leaving Wall Street questioning whether crucial data can still be taken at face value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Trump Announces DC Police Takeover

    CNN Inside Politics: Trump Announces DC Police Takeover
    Aug 11 2025
    As today's show gets underway, we are following breaking news regarding a remarkable moment in US history. President Trump has just announced plans to take over law enforcement in the District of Columbia by putting Washington DC police under federal control and deploying nearly 1,000 national guard troops to the capital's streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Texas Dems Face Deadline To Return

    CNN Inside Politics: Texas Dems Face Deadline To Return
    Aug 8 2025
    First: Texas Democrats who left the state in protest face a deadline to get back to the capital. If they don't the Texas attorney general says he'll seek a court order to fire them. Plus: She prosecuted President Trump and now his Justice Department may prosecute her. The DOJ subpoenas Letitia James, looking for information about her case against the Trump Organization. And: We introduce you to the biggest company you may never have heard of. It's worth more than Disney, Mcdonald's or Bank of America. And it just signed a $10 billion contract with the Pentagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • CNN Political Briefing: What the Texas House Dems Are Fighting For

    CNN Political Briefing: What the Texas House Dems Are Fighting For
    Aug 8 2025
    Texas state Rep. James Talarico, along with dozens of his Democratic colleagues, captured the nation’s attention this week when they fled their state to try to block a Republican gerrymandering effort. He shares why they walked out, what he thinks it can accomplish and how his faith informs his approach to politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins